A RING: Anthony T. Falconi of Lewis Run remembers the park that was mentioned in Tuesday’s column well — and for good reason.

He explained, “The other day in ’Round the Square a reader stated there was a Kennedy park off Route 219. I remember it well, but as I recall it was called Kennedy Springs.

“There was a pavilion up in the woods off 219 south.To get to the pavilion you could drive a short distance on the dirt road. Then you had to walk a little way to the pavilion.

“We kids in our dating days had a few parties at the pavilion. As a matter of fact, 70 years ago me and my then girl friend Viola Vecellio went after some drinking water to make coffee for one of our parties. I stopped in the woods and asked her if she would marry me; she said yes with no hesitation. We went back to the party and boy did we get a reception when Viola showed everyone the diamond ring.

“Viola passed to heaven 7 years ago.

“Also on Route 219 south there was a water spring. The stone work is still there on the left. People from around the area would travel to the spring for the good water it produced. Oil drilling in the area dried up the spring several years ago.

“The spring was known as Kennedy Springs. I am not sure who the park or the spring was named for.

“The Bradford AAA Auto Club took care of the spring. Maybe a reader or the AAA may have some more info.”

Can anyone tell us how Kennedy Springs got its name?

Anthony noted, “The pavilion was built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). It was torn down some years ago.”

As many of you probably recall, the CCC was a national program that operated from 1933 to 1942 that is responsible for conservation efforts in many areas including the Allegheny National Forest.